Wednesday, 10 September 2014

It's been over a year since I last posted. I suppose I just lost interest and felt like there wasn't much point - I really wasn't doing anything interesting enough to share and haven't bothered with dressing up much either, so no outfits worthy of pictures. Life just got in the way - with JB1 going to pre-school and dropping daytime naps, I ended up with no energy or enthusiasm for some things, including blogging. I also didn't know what I wanted to share with the world. Some important decisions have been made and things seem clearer now.

I thought I'd ease back into posting with a few pictures from our recent holiday in Devon.

Beer

A short (but steep) walk from Seaton takes you over the cliff path to Beer.

Hedges and wildflowers line the path, with fields on the other side.

Hawthorne berries hint at Autumn.

Beer harbour from the cliff path

I was born in Devon, but some miles further west in Plymouth. We left when I was fifteen months old, so I don't remember the county from then. I spent most of my teens and early twenties living across the border in Bournemouth, where most of my extended family currently live. Though I've visited the Jurassic Coast on many daytrips and a few holidays, somehow this time I felt really at home - I think one day we'll return permanently.

70s Lilli Diamond of California polyester crepe dress. Was sold to me as 50s, but it's definitely 70s by the label. The skirt has been shortened by a previous owner, but not hemmed. As it's polyester, it won't fray, but you could hem it if you wanted. Bust 36", waist 28", length 43". £20.

SOLD
70s handmade cotton jacket and skirt suit. This is lovely, beautifully made and finished. Jacket is fully lined. The mannequin doesn't really do the jacket justice as she has no hips! Bust 38", waist about 36", length 27". Skirt - waist 28", length 37". £10.

Saturday, 20 July 2013

What a great day we've had. Spending time with friends in the sun, the children behaving themselves for once and a couple of prizes to boot. A moment to savour and cherish.

First off we spent most of the afternoon with various friends and their children at a small barbeque, the kids played in the paddling pool and actually behaved themselves for once. Then a quick dash to the local flower show to see if we'd won anything. I'd entered a knitting class with the all-in-one suit you can see in my pictures here and the boys toddler group had entered the Frieze by a Pre-School Group class. I got a 'Highly Commended' and the group won first prize and a cup, which JB1 collected and clutched all the way home! I will definitely be going back for more next year! Coupled with the lovely sunshine for most of the day and a nice cool breeze as I type, I almost couldn't be happier (a clean and tidy house would put the icing on the cake, but you can't have it all eh?)

I'll leave you with the BBCs' Perfect Day/Children In Need single from 1997.

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Yep, more stuff! Possibly more suited to the actual summer most of the UK is experiencing at the moment. Personally it's a bit too hot for me (I'm more of a 'winter sun' kind of person), but I'll say yes to the sunshine!

SOLD
70s cotton handmade sundress. This has been made really well, bound seams, finished facings etc. Bust 35", waist 30", length 40". The shoulder straps have been shortened, so I think you might get another 1.5" in length if you needed it. £10.

About Me

I'm wife to a fabulous hubby and mum to 2 gorgeous little boys and 1 furry guinea pig. We live in Bristol and I love anything to do with fabric. I'm a fan of 'Shabby Chic' decorating, reading books and crafts of all kinds. I have lots of dreams which I may not ever achieve - but I'll sure have fun on the journey!